Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

JoeBen Bevirt (left), founder and CEO of Joby, and Marc Parent, CEO and president of CAE.
Mar 9, 2022 - 8:00 AM
CAE to Develop Simulators for Joby's eVTOL Aircraft
CAE will develop flight training equipment, including a full-flight simulator, for Joby's five-seat eVTOL aircraft that is due to enter service in 2024.
Mar 8, 2022 - 7:18 PM
FlightSafety To Train Lilium eVTOL Pilots
FlightSafety International will provide mixed-reality training devices and training services for pilots who will be flying the Lilium Jet.
Jaunt's five-seat Journey eVTOL aircraft could operate air taxi flights in cities like Dallas.
Mar 8, 2022 - 8:33 AM
Jaunt's eVTOL Plans Boosted by LTTS Engineering Alliance
Jaunt, which is working to certify its five-seat Journey eVTOL aircraft by 2026, is establishing design and production facilities in Canada.
The Lilium Jet eVTOL will operate from vertiports.
Mar 8, 2022 - 3:19 AM
NetJets Set to Offer Fractional Shares in Lilium's eVTOL
The proposed partnership with NetJets marks a shift in business model for eVTOL aircraft developer Lilium, which is recruiting operating partners.
Mar 7, 2022 - 9:00 AM
First flights in the past 50 years (March and April)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during March and April, from 1972 through 2021
Mar 7, 2022 - 8:49 AM
Embraer Launches E-Jet Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions
The Brazilian manufacturer's new E-Jet E190F and E195F aircraft exploits new niche in passenger-to-freighter conversion market.
Mar 6, 2022 - 9:54 AM
Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft
Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.
Dassault chairman and CEO Eric Trappier
Mar 4, 2022 - 11:23 AM
Dassault Recovers in 2021, but War Weighs on 2022 Growth
While 2021 was a recovery year for Dassault, it expects the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain issues to cause headwinds this year.
F-16 SABR
Mar 4, 2022 - 6:18 AM
USAF Unveils $6.3bn F-16 Fighter Upgrade Program
A number of Air Force F-16 upgrade efforts have been launched and shelved, but now the PoBIT program is being implemented to extend the fleet’s life.
Daher Kodiak and TBM turboprops in flight
Mar 3, 2022 - 11:39 AM
Daher Eyes Record Year Ahead
Based upon current order trends, French airframer Daher believes 2022 could be a record year for the company.